As part of the EU's Just Transition programme, the power station was originally set for closure in 2027, with that decision fast tracked and the plant closed in 2020.

The figures come from a recent report of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry

The premises was one of the locations permanently closed earlier this year when the Bank left the Irish Market.

33-year-old Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, denies murder, and took to the stand yesterday afternoon.

Yesterday three boys were charged with the assault and released on bail with a curfew imposed.

Andrews Construction Ltd had sought the construction of 245 residential units and supporting infrastructure as part of the development.

The accusation comes from Midlands North West MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and revolves around Fine Gael's Colm Markey.

The items stolen include a DeWalt drill and drill bits, a Makita drill and a DeWalt angle grinder.